Rushville couple arrested in Indiana's largest steroid ring bust

RUSHVILLE — The largest steroid ring ever in Indiana has been dismantled, say investigators in Rush County.

The Rush County Sheriff's Office, Rushville Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration and Postal Inspector teamed up for the bust, according to Rushville Police Chief Craig Tucker. He says the lab was found in the home of a married couple and they were arrested Tuesday afternoon.

"The DEA agents that were involved say this was the largest active steroid lab they have seized," said Chief Tucker.

David Starkey, 39, and his wife, Holly, 34, are charged with dealing in a controlled substance. More charges and arrests are expected.

The bust occurred in the 1200 block of East State Road 44. Police say they don't know yet how the whole operation worked, but do know the couple was using the U.S. Postal Service in some way.

"Upon further charges, once additional charges are added, they will have a bond and will have the chance to exit our facility until they get a court date in the next coming two weeks," said Rush County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Drake.

Ken Miller with the USPS said, "As always when there is the potential use of the mail to facilitate a crime, as postal inspectors, our mission is to make sure our agency and the US postal service is not used to facilitate any crimes."

Deputy Drake said neither David nor Holly have a criminal history in Rush County.